Sony - TC-U5 with Dolby NR Audio-cassette deck
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This refurbished Sony TC-U5 cassette deck with Dolby NR, manufactured in 1979–1980, is in excellent physical condition and has been tested and is working and playable.
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Description from the seller
The Sony TC-U5 is a classic hi-fi stereo cassette deck produced by Sony between 1978 and 1980. This vintage deck is known for its typical 70s design with a silver front panel and analog, warm-lit VU meters.
Main Specifications
Type: Compact cassette deck with 2 heads (1x recording/playback, 1x erasing).
Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo.
Heads & Transport System: Belt-driven single-capstan mechanism with mechanical keys.
Tape support: Manual selection for Normal (Type I), Chrome (CrO2) and Ferro-Chrome (FeCr).
Noise cancellation: Equipped with Dolby B noise cancellation.
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 17,000 Hz when using Chrome or FeCr tapes.
Distortion (THD): 1.3%.
Dimensions: 410 x 145 x 260 mm.
Weight: About 6 kg.
Features & Use
The deck has a manual band type and equalization setting on the front. The cassette is placed on the left side via a mechanically muffled pop-out compartment. In addition, it has an analog 3-digit counter, microphone inputs on the front and a headphone jack.
Today, it is a popular collector's item for lovers of vintage audio equipment, often combined with Sony receivers from the same era STR series.Cool looking Sony with big VU meters,
It has all new belts and plays and records fine again.
All contacts cleaned
New idler
Speed calibrated
Heads cleaned and demagnetized
Auto music scan with memory function!
Manufacturer: Sony
Model: TC-U 5
Type: Cassette Tape Deck
Years of construction: 1979 - 1980
Manufactured in: Japan
silver
Remote control:
Power Consumption: 14W
Dimensions: 410 X 145 X 260mm
Weight: 6kg
New price approx.: 700 DM
connections
Inputs Microphone inputs (jack sockets) . .2
Sensitivity 0.25mV (-70dB)
Direct inputs (phono jacks) . . . . .2
Sensitivity 77.5mV (-20dB)
Input impedance 50 kOhm
Outputs (phono jacks) . . . .2
Output level 0.435 V (-5 dB)
at 100 kOhm load impedance
headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Output level - 28dB
at 8 ohm load impedance
DIN connector for record/playback
Technical specifications
Tape heads: 2
Engines: 1
Wow and flutter: 0.06% WRMS
Band Types:
Frequency Response:
NORMAL: 20-14,000 Hz
FeCr: 20-17,000 Hz
CrO2: 20-17,000 Hz
Distortion factor: 1.3%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 54dB
Glass cover of the VU meters
Carefully shipped!
Tape not included
Pictures are decription
Seller's Story
With a passion for technology and sound, we offer a varied selection, mainly of analog audio equipment, for every budget. Everything is checked, tested, cleaned, and usually refurbished as well. Shipping in sturdy packaging and pickup is always possible near Hoorn/Alkmaar.
Translated by Google TranslateThe Sony TC-U5 is a classic hi-fi stereo cassette deck produced by Sony between 1978 and 1980. This vintage deck is known for its typical 70s design with a silver front panel and analog, warm-lit VU meters.
Main Specifications
Type: Compact cassette deck with 2 heads (1x recording/playback, 1x erasing).
Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo.
Heads & Transport System: Belt-driven single-capstan mechanism with mechanical keys.
Tape support: Manual selection for Normal (Type I), Chrome (CrO2) and Ferro-Chrome (FeCr).
Noise cancellation: Equipped with Dolby B noise cancellation.
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 17,000 Hz when using Chrome or FeCr tapes.
Distortion (THD): 1.3%.
Dimensions: 410 x 145 x 260 mm.
Weight: About 6 kg.
Features & Use
The deck has a manual band type and equalization setting on the front. The cassette is placed on the left side via a mechanically muffled pop-out compartment. In addition, it has an analog 3-digit counter, microphone inputs on the front and a headphone jack.
Today, it is a popular collector's item for lovers of vintage audio equipment, often combined with Sony receivers from the same era STR series.Cool looking Sony with big VU meters,
It has all new belts and plays and records fine again.
All contacts cleaned
New idler
Speed calibrated
Heads cleaned and demagnetized
Auto music scan with memory function!
Manufacturer: Sony
Model: TC-U 5
Type: Cassette Tape Deck
Years of construction: 1979 - 1980
Manufactured in: Japan
silver
Remote control:
Power Consumption: 14W
Dimensions: 410 X 145 X 260mm
Weight: 6kg
New price approx.: 700 DM
connections
Inputs Microphone inputs (jack sockets) . .2
Sensitivity 0.25mV (-70dB)
Direct inputs (phono jacks) . . . . .2
Sensitivity 77.5mV (-20dB)
Input impedance 50 kOhm
Outputs (phono jacks) . . . .2
Output level 0.435 V (-5 dB)
at 100 kOhm load impedance
headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Output level - 28dB
at 8 ohm load impedance
DIN connector for record/playback
Technical specifications
Tape heads: 2
Engines: 1
Wow and flutter: 0.06% WRMS
Band Types:
Frequency Response:
NORMAL: 20-14,000 Hz
FeCr: 20-17,000 Hz
CrO2: 20-17,000 Hz
Distortion factor: 1.3%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 54dB
Glass cover of the VU meters
Carefully shipped!
Tape not included
Pictures are decription
Seller's Story
With a passion for technology and sound, we offer a varied selection, mainly of analog audio equipment, for every budget. Everything is checked, tested, cleaned, and usually refurbished as well. Shipping in sturdy packaging and pickup is always possible near Hoorn/Alkmaar.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Sony
Model
TC-U5 with Dolby NR
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power cord, Refurbished
Weight
8 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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